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DH.110 Sea Vixen vs F-4 Phantom II

DH.110 Sea Vixen vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 2,370 km/h, range 1,270 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 21,205 vs 28,030 kg, built 151 vs 5,195 units.

De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.110 Sea Vixen
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
DH.110 Sea Vixen F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland McDonnell
First flight 26 September 1951 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1959 1962
Number produced 151 units 5195 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $2.4 million
Wing area 60.2 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 15.5 m 11.7 m
Height 3.3 m 5.0 m
Length 16.9 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 1,270 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 12,680 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,990 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.